Joey Vandermeir (Schaumburg Christian) is a 5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed pitcher who ran his fastball up to 83 mph and showed off a high-spin, late-breaking slider, 68-73 mph, that averaged a spin rate of nearly 2,500 rpm and reached a max over 2,600, with 15.5 inches of horizontal break, too. Vandermeir also flashed the feel for an upper-70s changeup.
10/02/22
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Delivery: Athletic mover, controlled leg-lift into a coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line. Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing into a 3/4 slot. FB: T83.1, 80-83 mph. Life out of the hand with some slight running action at times. T2415, 2265 average rpm. SL: 69-72 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape, above-average spin. T2631, 2474 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. Thrown with intent, mostly straight. T1757, 1653 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, slight load and short stride. Sits on backside at times, uphill path. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 339’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Defense: Plays low to the ground, shows body control on the move, clean release. Run: 6.98 runner in the 60.
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Joey Vandermeir (Schaumburg Christian) is a 5-foot-10, 180-pound right-handed pitcher who ran his fastball up to 83 mph and showed off a high-spin, late-breaking slider, 68-73 mph, that averaged a spin rate of nearly 2,500 rpm and reached a max over 2,600, with 15.5 inches of horizontal break, too. Vandermeir also flashed the feel for an upper-70s changeup.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic mover, controlled leg-lift into a coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm swing into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83.1, 80-83 mph. Life out of the hand with some slight running action at times. T2415, 2265 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape, above-average spin. T2631, 2474 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Thrown with intent, mostly straight. T1757, 1653 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, slight load and short stride. Sits on backside at times, uphill path.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.8 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground, shows body control on the move, clean release.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60.